Ohio Room, Mount Vernon Mansion, Nellie Custis' Music Room., 1884-1894

Item — Container: Waldsmith Collection - Box 1

Identifier: RP-3216 ; ST-7184 ; Waldsmith 014

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Ohio Room, Mount Vernon Mansion, Nellie Custis' Music Room.

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Views of Mount Vernon spanning more than 100 years. The Robert Waldsmith Collection consists of approximately 315 stereographs and cabinet cards by Alexander Gardner, N. G. Johnson, Luke D. Dillon, and others. Highlights of the collection include: several west front views of the Mansion, including the earlist known one by Frederick Langenheim, circa 1856; an early view of the tomb, circa 1857, and a collection of Washington statues and buildings honoring the first President.

Dates

1884-1894

Creator

Dillon, Luke C., 1836-1904 (Photographer, Person)
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Copyright holder, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: 236 stereographs and 61 cabinet cards Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Stereoscopic view of the fireplace and mantel in the little parlor, formerly called the Music Room or Nellie Custis' Music Room. Mounted on orange board. Copyright by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Union Association. Luke C. Dillon, Authorized Photographer, Office at Pullman's Gallery, 935 Penna. Avenue, Washington City, D. C.

Dimensions

7 in. x 3 7/16 in.

Subjects

Albumen prints Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Card photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Little Parlor Subject Source: Local sources
Mansion Interiors Subject Source: Local sources
Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
Stereographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms